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ILLUMINATOR YEARBOOK 2024-2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS

HEADLITE LETTER................................................................................................... 3 A FINAL WORD FROM DIMMED HEADLITE............................................................ 5 MISSION / VISION STATEMENT .............................................................................. 6 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS......................................................................................... 8 VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP......................................................................................... 9 SERVANT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION....................................................................... 12 IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAROLE CHRISTIANSON.............................................. 18

2024 ILLUMINATOR MID-YEAR EVENT................................................................. 24 LETTER FROM PAT POSEY..................................................................................... 25 LETTER FROM RON FONG.................................................................................... 26 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WINNERS.............................................................. 28 2023-2024 ROSTER............................................................................................... 32 HOW TO RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP................................................... BACK COVER

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MESSAGE FROM ILLUMINATOR HEADLITE, LORI BROWN Greetings, Servant Leaders!

Reflecting on the past year, it is humbling and an honor to take on the 96th Headlite role. I am thankful to follow so many remarkable leaders, including my dear friend and outstanding woman, Ms. Subriana Pierce. In addition to having a remarkable reserve of energy, Subriana has endless ideas which she turns into actionable results. Her theme for 2024 was “Level Up”, and she reinforced that mantra throughout her term with her actions. By rallying the army of Illuminators, great work was done, and our organization is stronger for it too.

Subriana and Allen welcomed the board of directors to the Hyatt in beautiful Long Beach, California for their Midyear Meeting and the start of their year. She conducted an effective breakout session during the board meeting, asking the members to help identify areas of interest and concern for the organization. Upgrading technology was one of the key areas, along with growing membership, fostering fellowship, and committing to education. Subriana instructed the Strategic Committee to begin work immediately on the new website. The unveiling will be at the 2025 CGA Gather California Conference.

Also in June, the Northgate leadership team welcomed the Illuminators for breakfast and an insightful store tour of their beautiful Mercado Gonzalez Market in Costa Mesa. A big thank you to Mike Hendry, Tom Herman, and the Gonzalez family for their gracious support and hospitality.

In September, we headed back down to Palm Springs for the CGA Strategic Conference.

Productive meetings and great fellowship as the Illuminators did what they do best, show up and serve with excellence. Golf, greeting,

breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are just a few of the areas covered by the Illuminators at the conference. Way to Shine, my friends! Our Diversity and Inclusion event this year was in October in Foster city. The topic was “Finding Talent in Unexpected Places,” with an excellent panel lineup of retailers and suppliers.

A special shoutout to our special friend and wonderful ally, Karl Schroeder. Karl and his wife Aurelia opened their stunning home to the Illuminators for a special evening of gourmet pizza, bocce ball, and an amazing evening of great fellowship. Thank you for your endless support, Karl.

The 2025 WAFC Convention at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert was one for the books. The event was sold out even before the rallies this year, which is remarkable. Record attendance and meetings held, this conference had something for everyone. It turns out disco is not dead, and the themed event was a crowd pleaser for all the guests. Subriana had the idea of leading a town hall event for the Illuminators, and it was a huge

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Illuminators — Education • Leadership • Partnering hit. Excellent turnout, with an all-star panel lineup, moderated by the incomparable Jackie LaPointe, PepsiCo. We gained new members during the hour-long session, and attendees gained a better understanding of the purpose of our organization.

Great idea and outstanding execution, Subriana!

The third annual Christianson Classic was held at the convention and the golf committee leveled up with a successful tournament. The work done behind the scenes to make both the CGA

strengthening our organization, one member at a time. We are so fortunate to begin this process with our dear friend, Dr. Cynthia McCloud. She will conduct a workshop for the organization in October, “Becoming a Courageous Leader.” I cannot wait for this one.

A special shoutout to our Dimmed Headlites and Honorlites! The wealth of knowledge in this organization is remarkable. I treasure your thoughtfulness and insight. Thank you for your dedication to ensuring the organization will thrive for another one hundred years, and for helping us to shine the light of good fellowship in our industry. There is not another organization like the Illuminators, and it is because of this group.

Thank you and Shine On! Lori Brown and Scott Nation 96th Illuminators Headlite NuCal Foods Lori.brown@nucalfoods.com

and WAFC events a success is hard to imagine, and impossible to consider without our rock star supply team, led by the one and only Gary Pogue. Thank you, my friend, for your passion to serve with excellence.

Looking forward to seeing all of you in San Antonio, Texas this year for the 2026 WAFC Convention. Mark your calendars, May 2-6. And remember, this event will sell out early, so do not wait! You will not want to miss it.

There is much work to be done, and I am thankful to have an outstanding officer team to support me. Thank you, Tommy Huls, Sidelite, Marla McIntosh, Spotlite, and Monica Abarca, Tailite for your servant leadership. We are better together, and I am so thankful to collaborate with excellent leaders who are also friends. My theme this year is “rise together”. We will spend time

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A FINAL WORD FROM DIMMED HEADLITE, SUBRIANA PIERCE WOW—WHAT A YEAR! This has truly been the most rewarding chapter of my career. If any of you have ever thought about joining the Board or stepping into an officer role, I can tell you firsthand—it’s life changing.

A big congratulations to Lori Brown of NuCal Foods and her partner, Scott Nation, as they step in as the new Headlite couple. They’re going to do incredible things, and I couldn’t be more excited for them!

A heartfelt thank you to my husband and partner in everything, Allen Pierce. Together, we’ve built priceless friendships and business connections through this journey. When you meet an Illuminator, the first question is always, “How can I help?”—the true heart of a servant leader. This organization is filled with them.

We had an amazing year continuing to ELEVATE the Illuminators. We had record breaking attendance at our WAFC Pre Convention rallies!

We leveled up our retailer relationships hosting two exclusive retailer events, one with Northgate Gonzales Markets and one with Super King. We hosted the first ever partner event with NextUp Northern California. We hosted our first ever Illuminator Town Hall at WAFC 2025, sharing what it means to join the Illuminators. Karl Schroeder, President of Albertsons Safeway NorCal hosted some of our new and existing members selected through a Membership drive. It was our biggest year of driving membership! So proud of everyone that took part in the success of the year!

If you’re thinking of getting involved: start with the committees. That’s where relationships are built. Aspiring to serve on the Board (as a Hilite) takes experience chairing or co-chairing at least three committees— and it’s a competitive, coveted three-year term. From there, one lucky Hilite each year joins the officer team as a Tailite, then moves through the chairs—Tailite, Spotlite, Sidelite, and finally, Headlite.

“When you meet an Illuminator, the first question is always, “How can I help?”

— the true heart of a servant leader. ”

Leadership growth and industry relationships intersect here. Since 1928, this organization has proudly served the grocery industry, and I’m honored to have contributed to the Illuminator legacy.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for letting me serve, and as always, “How can I help you?” #Shine On! YEARBOOK 2025 | MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & ROSTER

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Illuminators is an organization of vendors and suppliers dedicated to developing and enhancing key relationships within the grocery industry, providing opportunities for education and leadership, and supporting the Illuminators Educational Foundation.

VISION STATEMENT “The Illuminators will be the most admired grocery organization of vendors and suppliers in America”

ILLUMINATOR’S HISTORY In September 1928, just prior to the annual convention of the California Retail Grocers and Merchants Association, a group of allied tradesmen gathered to consider a plan for improving methods of entertaining at grocery meetings. This plan met with unanimous approval, and during that same month The Illuminators came into being.

From the start, the roster of membership has been a “Who’s Who” of the leaders in the food industry. There were fifty-one members the first year, who pioneered the infancy of the organization.

One of the principal responsibilities has been to provide fun and relaxation at the annual gathering of grocers.

OUR HERITAGE SPREAD THE LITE OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP WITHIN THE RETAIL FOOD INDUSTRY.

OUR VALUES • INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT – Individuals engaged on an equal basis for business development at the highest level.

• OPPORTUNITY – Exposure for you and your company to include learning, leadership, communication, and personal development.

• DEDICATION – People are uniquely committed to working together to deliver our purpose through serving on Illuminators’ committees.

• INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE – A scholarship program for industry-affiliated youth.

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STANDING COMMITTEES: ONCE YOU JOIN, GET ACTIVE!

You get out what you put in and when you get involved, you are rewarded several times over.

Volunteering on committees and events gives you and your company great exposure to the retailers and other industry executives. You will truly set yourself apart from your competition.

We encourage members to take leadership roles on committees that help support the California Grocers Association (CGA) Strategic Conference and the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC). After chairing four committees or events Illuminator members become eligible for nomination to the Constellation of Hilites (Board Members).

• AMBASSADORS – Provide Assistance during Retailer Business Meetings • ARTS / BULLETIN / SIGNS – Providing Logistical Information for Convention Activities • COMMAND POST / REGISTRATION – Manage Central Station for all Illuminator communications • FOOD COURT – WAFC Only – Coordinate select group of Vendors to Supply Sunday Lunch • DIVERSITY COMMITTEE – Focus on building sustainable membership by demonstrating that our organization is representative of our industry workforce.

• GOLF TOURNAMENTS – WAFC and CGA pre convention outings and Convention Tournaments • GREETERS – Welcoming all Delegates with Goodies Bags • INDUSTRY BREAKFAST – Serving WAFC and CGA buffet breakfasts • INDUSTRY LUNCHEON – Serving WAFC and CGA buffet lunches • MEMBERSHIP / GUIDELITE COMMITTEE – Recruiting, engaging, retaining and mentoring new members- our most valuable asset • MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST – Organizes WAFC and CGA Breakfast for Board Meeting

• MORNING HOSPITALITY / REFRESHMENTS – Provides refreshments for Delegates after Breakfast • PRE-CONVENTION RALLIES AND MARKET NETWORKING EVENTS – Coordinates Rally Luncheons prior to WAFC Convention in Nor Cal, So Cal and the Pacific Northwest • PROGRAM – On-Site Convention assistance to assure details are being executed • PUBLICITY – If you enjoy taking photos, this committee is for you!

• SCHOLARSHIP – Be a part of the Team providing Educational Opportunities for Future Leaders • SILENT AUCTION – Help to Create funds for Illuminator Scholarship Fund • SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE – Enhance relevancy and communicate mission and vision of the Illuminators through social media • SPECIAL EVENTS – Collaborate and create Fun & Challenging Events to Entertain Delegates • SUPPLY – Coordinate Illuminator Vendor Supplies for various Convention Activities

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

The Performance Group

ADVISORY OFFICERS

HILITE’S 3RD YEAR

HILITE’S 2ND YEAR

AMANDA CHRISTIANSON Recircle Solutions

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ADVISORS

“... it is humbling and an honor to take on the 96th Headlite role. I am thankful to follow so many remarkable leaders, including my dear friend and outstanding woman, Ms. Subriana Pierce.”

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Illuminators — Education • Leadership • Partnering ood, CA TESTIMONIALS

The Illuminators are truly the unsung heroes of our industry gatherings. While others are networking and learning, they are working tirelessly behind the scenes. Their dedication and attention to detail create the warm, welcoming environment that makes our conventions and conferences so successful.

OIN WAFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS”

Beyond their incredible hospitality, the Illuminators’ commitment to supporting education through the Illuminators Educational Foundation speaks volumes about their passion for the future of our industry. By investing in the next generation, they are ensuring our industry remains vibrant, innovative, and strong for years to come.

Kevin Lovell of Safeway Northern California and ectors during its annual January meeting in La Thank you, Illuminators, for your hard work, generosity, and unwavering support. You truly brighten every event you touch!

Rebecca Calvin SVP-CMO | Marketing

“There is no way the WAFC would be successful without the leadership, dedication and hard work of the Illuminators. This volunteer work has got to be the “Best in Class” in the industry.”

Mike Servold Vice President of Merchandis Food 4 Less/Foods Co. Compton, CA “Make it Personal” means to take that extra step to help someone in our industry who needs it. Or to make a phone call or send a card instead of Division of the Kroger Compa sending a text or an e-mail. Educate and encourage young people who enter Mike Servold, Vice President Operations Food 4 Less

the industry to realize that a great career is possible in the Grocery Industry.

It doesn’t take too much more time and can make a big difference.

Tracy “Skip” Lape Dimmed Headlite 2020 Advantage Solutions.

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Servant Leadership in Action HOW CAN I HELP? When I hear those words, I know I am talking to a servant leader. Servant leaders are a special breed.

They do not wonder if you need help, or even if they can help with your exact need. They know they can jump in and help in any way, and in doing so is also very gratifying to them. The Illuminators is made up of an army of servant leaders, dedicated professionals with “day jobs,” and yet they find the time and energy to passionately serve in the industry we love, with some of the best people on the planet.

The Illuminators are the secret sauce behind several amazing events, including WAFC and CGA conferences. The planning process for these events begins months before the first attendees fill out their registration form. The behind-the-scenes work is planned out to the smallest detail, and the troops are rallied to fill their positions. There are twenty-four Illuminator committees staffed by incredible volunteers who work together to make it happen.

And speaking of rallying, each Winter, the Illuminators gather all their industry friends in Northern California, Southern California, Arizona and the Pacific Northwest to create excitement for the upcoming WAFC convention in May. These rallies were so popular that all four rallies sold out this year. The committees embraced the 80’s theme and had the rooms sparkling with sequin, bellbottoms and tie-dye shirts. The rallies always set the tone for the upcoming convention, and this year’s rallies set new records and did not disappoint.

In addition to the 80’s theme for one of the magical evening, Old Hollywood was featured the following night with gowns, furs and some dapper dudes circulating around the room. The talented WAFC team is always looking for ways to surprise and delight us. After hosting the convention at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert for several years, the WAFC team really upted their game this year with theme nights, a pickleball demonstration, and a drone light show. The 3rd Annual Christiansen Classic kicked off the week with a record number of golfers selling out both golf courses at the resort.

Fall quickly arrives and it’s time to start gearing up for the CGA convention in Palm Springs. The Illuminators are engaged and ready for another successful event. The committees were there to support the hotel staff serving meals, greeting attendees, and ensuring all our guests had an amazing experience. The rally committees are already busy planning for next year’s events, where we’ll be hosting rallies in NorCal, SoCal, Pac Northwest, and for the first time, Boise, Idaho. So yes, you can help! There’s always room for a servant leader at the Illuminators. Thank you for joining us on this wild and rewarding journey. Shine On!

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A Celebration of Carole’s Life Dear Friends and Family, We gather in spirit and memory to celebrate the extraordinary life of Carole Ann (Sustala) Christianson, a woman whose light illuminated every room, every organization, and every heart she touched, mine included.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised with love by Dorothy and John Sustala, Carole’s journey was defined by resilience, brilliance, and boundless generosity. From her early days at Carson High School to her pioneering ascent through the food and beverage industry, Carole shattered ceilings and built bridges. She was a visionary leader, the first woman to hold titles that had long been reserved for others, and she did so with grace, grit, and a contagious sense of humor.

Her professional accomplishments were vast; Director of Trade Development at Dr Pepper, Vice President at Coca-Cola Los Angeles, founder of Christianson West LLC, and Chief Operating Officer of the WAFC. But Carole’s legacy was never just about titles. It was about transformation.

She elevated every organization she touched, championed education, and mentored countless individuals who now carry her torch forward.

Carole’s heart was even bigger than her résumé. Her devotion to the Illuminators spanned over five decades, culminating in her historic term as the first female Headlite. Her philanthropic spirit found its deepest expression in her work with City of Hope, where she and her family launched Kids 4 Hope, a movement that has raised over $20 million for pediatric cancer research. Her impact was recognized with the “Spirit of Life” award, but her true reward was knowing she had made a difference.

She was a loving wife to Paul, a proud mother to Ashlee and Amanda, and a joyful “Gigi” to Jackson, Caroline, and Rex. Her family was her greatest treasure, and her love for them radiated in every story she told, every photo she shared, and every moment she cherished.

Carole’s life was a symphony of service, laughter, leadership, and love.

She taught us to lead boldly, love deeply, and live fully. As we honor her memory, let us carry forward her legacy, not just in our words, but in our actions. Let us be the light she so effortlessly spread and aspire to be the “best ever”. Always in our hearts, Carole. Rest in peace and give Paul a big hug for us. Shine On, my friend. Love you.

With gratitude and remembrance, Lori Brown, 96th Illuminators Headlite

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“Every one of us had a unique relationship with Carole, but one thing was for sure – her message was always surrounded by love and rooted in passion and encouragement,” — “Carole had a unique way of making all of us feel important and special.”

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HONORLITES AND DIMMED HEADLITES

FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND AS A MODEL FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERSHIP HONORLITE

This distinguished Honorlite Award is the highest award given to an Illuminator member who has not served as an officer of the Organization. Each Honorlite was dedicated to “Spreading the Lite of Good Fellowship”.

They went beyond the call of duty and served with passion. Our organization’s strength and longevity are due to our Past and Future Honorlite.

1986 Dick Lindgren Jr. 1987 Buzz Odney 1988 John Lundigan 1988 Jo Ann Benci 1989 Chuck Adams 1989 George Saljian 1990 John Vander Giessen 1990 Marty Maitino 1991 Ed Ebke 1992 Joe DeGruccio 1993 C. Clem Teeters, 1994 Norm Allumbaugh 1995 John Shehtanian

1997 Tom Bezick 1998 Phil Brager 1999 Jim Clark 2000 Jerry Whitmore 2001 Ken Frankish 2002 Arline Mello 2003 Dick Skoog 2004 Gordon Prairie 2006 Robert Paul 2007 Larry Taylor 2008 Harry Little 2009 Ron Sebasto 2010 Patsy Flanigan

2011 Mike Sencer 2012 Orv Harpole 2014 Bill Duff 2015 Shelly Trickel 2016 Cheryl Kennick 2017 Gary Pogue 2017 Gerry Marnien 2019 Dave Grosse 2020 Glen Roeper 2023 Mary Crocker

EDUCATION - Raising money for education is in our DNA! We offer scholarships through our Illuminator Education Foundation available to our members and grocer partners in the food industry.

LEADERSHIP - We create opportunities for our members to lead committees, serve as board members, and give back to our industry partners during their Annual WAFC convention and CGA Strategic conference and networking events throughout the year.

PARTNERING - Building strategic partnerships for our members and their companies which offer unique opportunities to grow their customer base and improve their overall business relationships.

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DIMMED HEADLITES

A Dimmed Headlite is a Past President. All three immediate Dimmed Headlites shall be known as Advisory Officers and serve at the pleasure of the Headlite. A dimmed Headlite is also eligible to serve as Historian at some point in the future.

The recently Dimmed Headlite is considered a first-year Advisory Officer. The first-year Advisory Officer shall be Chairperson of the Budget, Bylaws, Nominations, and the Ted Eggers Honorlite Award Committee, and the other two Advisory Officers shall serve as members of these committees.

Dimmed Headlites become lifetime members at the end of their 4 Year Officer term. Dimmed Headlites share a wealth of knowledge and add tremendous value to the Officer Team and the Board of Directors.

Walter J. Malmberg 1928-30 Dumont M. Hirsch 1931 Robert B. Nusser 1932 R. H. Cantley 1933 W. J. Lacey 1934 Warner M. O’Brien 1935 Jean N. Bistline 1936 Dave L. Taub 1937 Gordon Griswold 1938 P. J. Daniels 1939 Thomas W. Cutting 1940 Oliver E. Seegelken 1941 Milton A. Kottinger 1942 Roy Heinz 1943 T. H. Eggers 1944 C. C. Nigg 1945 John W. Geiger 1946 Lyman C. Dunbar 1947 Julius O. Dohrmann 1948 Willliam B. Massie 1949 Harold P. Nachtrieb 1950 Paul McKinney 1951 Larry Moore 1952 Les Irvin 1953 F. C. Hasemann 1954 James H. Carothers 1955 Claude W. Gerdes 1956 Charles F. Fuller 1957 C. Harry Bleich 1958 Ivan Nielson 1959 Ren Ostrom 1960 A. Dossett 1961

E. G. Miller 1962 Fred Heaton 1963 H. E. Michels 1964 Ray Kidd 1965 Charlton Johnson 1966 Spencer Redfield 1967 Ray Keefer 1968 J. E. (Woody) Ginn 1969 Robert Butterfield 1970 Robert McNeil 1971 Ernest P. Snortum 1972 James P. Curry 1973 George Kinst 1974 David J. Ford 1975 Robert F. Bernhard 1976 Robert F. Bernhard 1977 Robert L. Hildebrand 1978 Glen L. Warren 1979 Robert W. Zinn 1980 Richard D. Foster 1981 Fred B. Watson 1982 Robert Kunz 1983 N. Duane Stauffer 1984 Frank Boyd 1985 Burl L. Bahl 1986 Robert L. Barto 1987 Ben Green 1988 Bill Webb 1989 Fred Anderson 1990 Frank Meckler 1991 Hal Adams 1992 Al Curran 1993

Dave Smith 1994 Arnie Gamboa 1995 Art Portugal 1996 Vern Robertson 1997 Carole Christianson 1998 Jerry Zybach 1999 Bob Wilson 2000 Jack A. Menashe 2001 Gerry Compas 2002 Lee Merritts 2003 Doug Detherage 2004 Charles Zimmerman 2005 Paul Christianson 2006 Bob Kelly 2007 Vic Chiono 2008 Chuck Elste 2009 Mickie Sharp-Villanueva 2010 Bruce Wyatt 2011 Richie Vail 2012 Jim VanGorkom 2013 Ed Hepler 2014 Willie Crocker 2015 Jim French 2016 Dave Dimond 2017 Mark Olejnik 2018 Paul Kamholz 2019 Tracy Lape 2020 Juan Trillas 2021-22 Joe Perez 2023 Greg Siegel 2024 Subriana Pierce 2025

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2024 ILLUMINATOR MID-YEAR EVENT In June 2024, the Board of Directors gathered in Long Beach for our incredible Mid-Year session of planning with our fellow Illuminator family and friends. Subriana Pierce and her rockstar husband Allen, warmly welcomed us to the lovely Long Beach Hyatt to kick off her theme for the year “Level Up”. We started the weekend off right with snacks and refreshments in the Pierce Headlite Suite overlooking the beautiful Long Beach harbor. Great opportunity for good fellowship, sharing fun stories, and just catching up with old friends. Always a treat to be served by our veteran Barlites, who managed to hold on to their aprons, some even newly bedazzled, for many years. Great work Dimmed Headlites! You still got it!

The annual board meeting was held Saturday morning, followed by a free afternoon of fun and relaxation.

Some of the attendees chose to shop, others sat by the pool and others enjoyed an afternoon of catching up. Saturday night the new Hilites were named at dinner. They could hardly contain their excitement later that night after dinner when they donned their new aprons and became the newest Barlites! There were signature drinks, master mixology, and a ski/shot glass apparatus used enthusiastically for the “shotskis”. This shotski originated from Dimmed Headlite Siegel’s year and may have become an annual tradition. Needless to say, it was a memorable evening.

We welcomed our 2024 Hilites: Amanda Christianson, ECOS Chris Herpich, RRD Jake Johannes, ECOS Loren Llena, Vestcom Michael Rhee, Re: Circle Solutions Over the weekend, Subriana shared her thoughts with us about her journey to this pinnacle leadership role. Subriana is a true servant leader, involved in so many organizations supporting women, emerging brands with her foundation and serving on the CGA board. When Subriana says “level up’, she means it. The team kicked off several projects coming out of this weekend to include many “firsts” for the organization. We held our 1st Annual Illuminators Town Hall at WAFC, Regional Meet-Ups began, and a wildly successful Membership Drive partnering with Albertsons, Karl Schroeder. We left on Sunday morning feeling energized for the coming months with our new leadership team in place.

Thank you for your leadership, Subriana and Allen. Shine On! Marla McIntosh Spotlite

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LETTER FROM PAT POSEY, COO-WAFC I would like to thank the Illuminators for another year of unwavering support and for this opportunity to reflect on the past year at the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

The 2025 WAFC Convention in Palm Desert was another recordbreaking year in attendance and business meetings. It was also a major year of growth for WAFC as we continue to work hard to move our educational programs forward by streamlining all our processes in an attempt to educate more people in our industry. We do not want to b e the barrier between our people getting started on their educational journey. We need to simplify how our retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, students, and schools work together to help educate our industry through WAFC’s initiatives.

Educationally, we had a record-breaking year of graduates in our Retail Management Certificate Program, and we launched our “English at Work” Program. Cynthia McCloud has announced her retirement from the highly successful Food Industry Management (FIM) Program and passed the baton to Andrea Dimond. We have no doubt that enrollment in our USC programs will be beyond capacity again in 2026 and we know Andrea will take our USC educational programs to new heights in the future. The grocery industry is moving fast and at WAFC and we’re doing our best to keep up with the pace of our growing landscape.

We continue to collaborate with our supplier community by exposing them to the benefits of working and investing in WAFC. The goal is to bring more value to our donor sponsors’ investment at WAFC by creating more benefits and exposure to our retailer companies, not only at the convention but throughout the year. We’re always looking for new ways and programs to help our supplier companies grow their business through exposure, networking possibilities and educating our workforce.

As far as the convention goes, our 2025 convention in Palm Desert was the largest attended and most successful by all measures in WAFC convention history. The survey results were over the top and the feedback was tremendous. Dana Hendry and I still have lots of areas to improve to make our lofty convention goals, but I know we are on the right track. We are excited for everybody to see what Kevin Lovell, Lori Brown and Dana have planned for us in San Antonio in 2026.

Hopefully, you have noticed a change in the narrative around WAFC messaging these past several years and witnessed the new energy around our educational programs.

If your organization would like to get more involved in WAFC and investing in the future of food retailing, please reach out to me directly and we can work on a plan to include your company in our WAFC family.

Thank you again for the opportunity to express our passion to educate.

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LETTER FROM RON FONG, CEO - CGA As the President and CEO of the California Grocers Association (CGA), Ron Fong leads a statewide organization representing approximately 300 retailers who operate around 6,000 physical stores. Additionally, California’s grocery market, encompassing both association members and others, generates roughly $118 billion in sales and employs nearly 820,000 people across the state.

Growing up, Fong had a front row seat to the hyper-competitive grocery. His grandfather, who immigrated from China, opened Carmichael Supermarket in 1941. Fong and his two sisters worked at the store growing up, alongside the rest of the family.

He often shares that, from the age of 6, he was already helping out by bagging groceries, serving customers, and taking on any tasks that needed to be done. With parents who worked seven days a week, he learned the same strong work ethic, making it a natural part of his daily life. At its peak, Carmichael Supermarket had four locations in the Sacramento region.

Fong took charge of CGA in 2008, following a 12-year stint with the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, where he served as vice president of state government affairs. Since joining the association, Fong, who holds a law degree from New College of California, has concentrated on lobbying, advocacy, and launching new government relations programs for the association. He notes that navigating these efforts can be challenging due to the ever-evolving political landscape, especially in a state like California, where Democratic and Republican business priorities often clash.

Fong identifies overregulation and rising labor costs as major hurdles for CGA members, complicating the business environment in California. He and his team regularly engage with legislators to discuss the potential negative impacts of proposed environmental or labor bills on grocery stores. In recent years the association has also built out new capabilities in digital advocacy and traditional media engagement.

This year, the Association reimagined its annual conference with a fresh identity and venue. The first ever Gather California takes place at the The Westin Rancho Mirage Resort in late September. With a renewed emphasis on connection, Gather brings the California grocery community together to connect with industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and build lasting relationships.

Fong is married to his wife, Carol, and they have a son named Jaden, who recently concluded graduate school at Stanford. Holding a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Sacramento, he is a proud member of the California State University Foundation Executive Board. In 2024, Ron was recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal, and in 2025 he was named a Sacramento State Distinguished Alumni honoree.

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THE ILLUMINATORS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION The Illuminators Educational Foundation is celebrating our 40th year in 2025 and we are very proud of where we are today.

With your help the IEF has provided more than $1.8 Million in scholarships to deserving women and men in our industry.

This year we will eclipse the $2M mark and these scholarships are awarded to people in our industry and their immediate family, whether they are pursuing careers in the grocery industry or not. Awards are granted to those pursuing medical or legal careers, social workers and those looking to learn a trade like an auto mechanic or air conditioning repair.

We appreciate the support we’ve received through the years and our goals are to (1) insure those that are eligible to apply KNOW they are eligible so we can get more people applying and (2) make it easy for our donors to contribute. Your participation in many WAFC, CGA and Illuminator events can contribute but we also make it easy for you to set up a small monthly contribution if you desire.

On behalf of the Illuminator Educational Foundation, our Board of Trustees and Advisors, we say thank you! Thank you for playing a part in changing the trajectory of people’s lives.

Paul Kamholz President Illuminators Educational Foundation

EDUCATION: Raising money for education is in our DNA! We offer scholarships through our Illuminator Education Foundation available to our members and grocer partners in the food industry.

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2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Evan Nasser Smart & Final

Aiden Nasser Smart & Final

Krishni Patel Smart & Final

Leah Gomez Shankman & Associates

Jesse Lopez Ralph’s Grocery Co

Lana Thyen Ralph’s Grocery Co

Eliana Kopetman Ralph’s Grocery Co.

Emily Martinez Safeway

Sara Groskreutz Post Consumer Brands

Emily Schott Camila Padilla Red Bull North America Northgate Gonzalez Marketes

Darlene Argueta Mischelle Arellano Northgate Gonzalez Markets Northgate Gonzalez Markets

Christiana Benijamin Niagara Bottling Co.

Carolina Gutierrez Jose Hernandez Northgate Gonzalez Markets Northgate Gonzalez Markets

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Jamisyn Smith Go Energy Foods Inc.

Jesica Jimenez Gelson’s

Sonija Lam Gelson’s

Nicholas Lam Gelson’s

Savannah Robles Food 4 Less

Daisy Jaimes Superior Groceries

Jordan Grivalja Flowers Foods

Ethan Bullard Cabka Nor. America

Benjamin Bowen CA Fortune

Jaci Carel Bimbo Bakeries USA

Shalimar Wiliams Bimbo Bakeries USA

Abigail Rodriguez Bimbo Bakeries USA

Brooke Sizemore Bimbo Bakeries USA

Sophia Schorn Bimbo Bakeries USA

Victoria Wong Bimbo Bakeries USA

Corinna Martella Bimbo Bakeries USA

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Cooper Moffitt Barilla America

Stephen Cech Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions

Anahi Roque Superior Groceries

Carlos Ramos Stater Bros. Markets

Janie Gigante Stater Bros. Markets

Isabella Soto Sugar Bowl Bakery

Brianna Donnelly Barilla America

Chanelle Renk Abertsons/Vons/Pavilions

Carolyn Osborn Stater Bros. Markets

Vincent Arnone Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions

Madeline Lapp Jaide Dixon Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions Talking Rain Beverage Co.

Valdim Park Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions

Isaac Bowen CA Fortune

Carolyn Osborn Stater Bros. Markets

Colin Jimenez Gelson’s

Katherine Griego Superior Grocers

Andy Santana Manzana Products Co. Inc.

Melanie Reyes-Cruz Bimbo Bakeries USA

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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER LAST NAME LAST NAME ABARCA ACOSTA ACUNA ADAMS ADAMS ADAMS ADLMAN ADRAGNA ADRIEN AITKEN AJEMIAN ALARCON ALBAUGH ALBERTS ALDEN ALGIN ALLEN ALVAREZ-SELL AMERI ANDERSON ANTHONY AQUILINA ARGYROS AUFRICHT BACH BAETA BAIRD BARBER BARNES BARNES BARSOTTI BAUM BAXTER BECKMAN BELCASTRO BENJAMIN BENSON BERGEN BILELLO BILY BISHOP BONDS

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FIRST NAME FIRST NAME MONICA GINA YVONNE COURTNEY CHRIS HAL JEFFREY M JOAN HOLLY DOUG MICHAEL JUAN ROBERT ERIN HEESOOK ANU AIMEE ELIZABETH KARIM BRENT SAM MICHAEL SHANNON PHILLIP ANDREW MICHAEL JOANI VERA RACHEL STEVEN CATHY JOSH JOHN KAREN DENNY HERBERT DAVE TRENT LAWRENCE JULIE ROBERT CALLIE

COMPANY COMPANY NAME GAVIN PROGRESSIVE GROCER IMS TRADING BIRDZI RETAIL MS GEORGE CHIALA FARMS, INC. MARTINELLIS GOODPOP OUR HOME BARILLA AMERICA, INC STORCK USA TONY CHACHERE CREOLE FOODS DANONE YOGURT CERTIFIED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION MANZANA PRODUCTS CO. NIXIE BEVERAGE COMPANY AJINOMOTO FOODS CRV RECYCLING SOLUTIONS NUTRAIL ONCE UPON A FARM THE J.M. SMUCKER CO POSITIVE BEVERAGE

PLAY MODE BEVERAGE CO ABWF EPIC SALES BARD VALLEY DATE GROWERS CA FORTUNE BARSOTTI JUICE SAVI PHILLIPS FOODS OUR HOME KIMBERLY CLARK NA NIAGARA BOTTLING LLC NULAID OIL DRI JTM FOODS JUANITAS FOODS LA LIBATIONS THE HAPPY GROUP 1

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LAST NAME BONICATTO BORCHARD BORDALO BOUSLEY BRACKEN BRINDLE BRINER BROBST BROWN BROWN BYINGTON CABOT CALLENDER CANNER CANOVA CARTER CARTER CASAREZ CASS CASSAR CATUAR CHENG CHENG CHERRY CHIARAMELLO CHIONO CHOU CHRISTIANSEN CHRISTIANSON CLARK CLARK CLARK, JR. CLEVELAND CLUTE COHEN COHN COLBURN COMPAS CORBIN CORNIE CORRELL COSTELLO COX

FIRST NAME MICHAEL RON JANE BRIAN MOLLY RICK TIFFANY CARL DANIELLE LORI JEFF RITA KENDAL DUSTIN KYLE LUKE MICHAEL DAVE LILY ANDREW MARIE JIMMY WEIHUA ELIZABETH ANDREA VIC COCO JASE AMANDA JENNIFER KRISTAL JAMES A. TANYA TAYLOR LISA ESTHER LOIS GERRY VICTORIA TIM TYLER PHIL KORY

COMPANY SPECIALTY FOOD SALES KEVIN'S NATURAL FOODS ALLIANCE SALES AND MARKETING GUAKAKI BRACKENS KITCHEN STRATEGIC GROWTH PLANNING SPECIALISTS, LLC PRODIGY RETAIL SOLUTIONS FLOWERS BAKING CO COLLIN STREET BAKERY NUCAL FOODS FOOD MATCH NORCO RANCH VESTCOM LUCKY BEVERAGE COMPANY BUMBLE BEE SEAFOODS TOO GOOD TO GO BGJ GROUP PECO PALLET INC FLOWERS BAKERIES RED PEPPER DIGITAL KEURIG DR. PEPPER MW POLAR FOODS BOFA SHELBY LAVAZZA RETIRED-COCA-COLA NORTH AMERICA SUNRIA PACKAGING ADMIRAL BEVERAGE ECOS TALKING RAIN ; SPARKLING ICE RUIZ FOODS PRIMO BRANDS BLUETRITION RECORGROUP LC MARKETING CORP FLASH FOOD GAVINA CITY OF HOPE 1000SPRINGSMILL EVERSIGHT BY INSTACART THE PERFORMANCE GROUP TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO. 2

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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER LAST NAME CRANE CROCKER CROCKER CURRAN CURTIS-SWITZER CUTWRIGHT D'AMBROSIO D'AQUINO RENNA DEBORD DELUCA DEMUTH DENISAC DETHERAGE DIERSING DIMOND DINH DOGGETT DOUGLASS DOYLE DRAPER DREGER DURAN DWYER EARL ELIZARRARAS ELSTE ESCOBAR ESCOBEDO FACER FENSTRA FENTON FILETO FLETCHER FOREHAND FRANCIS FRANKISH FRENCH GAGEL GALINDEZ GALLAGHER GAMBOA GARABALDI GARCIA

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FIRST NAME ERIC WILLIE MARY AL LEVI JERRY MIKE GAETANO MATTHEW HEATHER DEREK CHRIS DOUG TONY DAVE MARIA DAVID JENNIFER RYAN KEVIN AMY TANYA SHELBY JEFFERY FERNANDO CHARLES ANTHONY JANAY KYLUND MONTE DENEE CESAR MIKE CHUCK JORDAN KEN JAMES JESSICA ALEX TESSIE ARNIE VINCENT (HAROLD) TAMAR

COMPANY BUILT BRANDS, LLC BIMBO BAKERIES USA DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA

OLD TRAPPER NEW YORK SAUSAGE D'AQUINO ITALIAN IMPORTING CO., INC. NEW GEM FOODS AJINOMOTO FOODS DR. ELSEYS - PRECIOUS CAT PRODUCTS INC. NEW-INDY CORRUGATED PACKAGING MILTON'S BAKING CO. FILTHY FOOD ORGANIC GIRL JACENT RETAIL GUAYAKI LE GRAND MARKETING ONCE UPON A FARM BIMBO BAKERIES USA EQUIFRUIT PALE BLUE EARTH, INC. MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION RETIRED - NUCAL FOODS NUCAL FOODS LOACKER RECORGROUP AB WORLD FOODS US INC. GOMACRO TPG MIKE.FLETCHER@COLLINSTREET.COM DAISY BRAND BUDDIG FRANKISH ENTERPRISES LLC CO-SALES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ORGANIC GIRL, LLC EMOTIONAL UTILITY BEVERAGE MARKETLINE CONNECTIONS TORANI EMOTIONAL UTILITY BEVERAGE 3

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LAST NAME GATLIN GENGOZIAN GERDWAGON GOLOJUCH GOODWIN GREEN GRILLO GROSSE GROVES GUERRERO GUSTAFSON HADDY HAHM HANSA HANUS HARMS HARPOLE HARRIS HARRIS HAWTHORNE HEBERGER HENDRICKSON HEPLER HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ HERPICH HILLSBURG HOLCOMB HONEYCUTT HORNE HOSTETLER HOWARD HUBBARD HUDSON HUDSON HULS HULTERSTROM HURST JACKSON / BERKLEY JI JOHANNES JOHNSON JONES

FIRST NAME KRISTINE KYLE YVONNE MATT GEORGE HARMON 'BEN' AMANDA DAVE DAX VERONICA ELIZABETH ROGER PAUL DOMINIC TODD KATHY ORV DEBRA JAMES MARK RYAN ARNE ED ADULFO CESAR CHRIS LAUREN DAWNA JAMEY DAVID JELDA SHAUN CHRIS SARAH STEVE THOMAS STEVEN MICHAEL ALEX STANLEY JAKE JAMIE JEROMY

COMPANY LITE HOUSE UTZ SNACKS TWANG PEPSI BEVERAGES NORTH AMERICA GRUV KOMBUCHA BRAZILIAN PET PRODUCTS CMC SALES & MARKETING THE PERFORMANCE GROUP INMAR LA PENITA REGIA INC EAST WEST TEA FRONTIER CO OP

LOACKER F GAVINA & SONS HARPOLE CONSULTING SHANKMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. POSITIVE BEVERAGE UPSHOP MONSTER ENERGY THOMAS-HENDRICKSON INC BONNIE’S JAMS - RETIRED UTZ SNACKS VILORE FOODS RRD MARKETING ILLY CAFFE ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS ALLIANCE SALES DR. ELSEYS - PRECIOUS CAT PRODUCTS INC. WGU TALKING RAIN JELSERT BARILLA MCKEE TWANG PRESENCE MARKETING THE STORES CONSULTING GROUP FRIEDA'S BDO USA P.C. EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS TALKING RAIN ; SPARKLING ICE OBERTO 4

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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER LAST NAME JUAREZ KAMHOLZ KANIYAMKANDATHIL KELEDJIAN KELLY KELLY KELLY KENNICK KNOWLTON KONRAD KOPKE KORALEWSKI KUHN KUYKENDALL LAPE LAPP LAWNZAK LEANDRO LEAVITT LEONG LEWIS LIEBERMAN LIPARI LLENA LUGO LY LYLE MADDAN MARNIEN MARQUES MARTEL MASON MASSELLI MATTHEWS MAYO MCABEE MCDONALD MCINTOSH MCKERCHER MCNUTT MCVAY MECKLER MENDONCA

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FIRST NAME LISA PAUL JOSEPH NARINE MATT DIANA ROBERT (BOB) CHERYL KARI KARL DAVID PATRICK GEORGE JOELL TRACY ADAM DANA LISA JIM MONIQUE CHRISTINE MARIE DYLAN LOREN JONATHAN MARK JULIE MICHAEL GERRY MELISSA DEAN ROY SANDRA WALTER ROBERT BRENDAN SEAN MARLA ERIC THOMAS KRISTINA FRANK LISA

COMPANY MCILHENNY COMPANY CABKHA CORE-MARK USA LLC CHAKI CHAKI LEMON PERFECT CATALINA SNACKS CITY OF HOPE AVANTI PRESS PMI DPI JELSERT SONOMA FOOD AND BEVERAGE ALLIANCE SALES ADVANTAGE TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO. AMERICAN EGG BOARD EGGLAND'S BEST LILY’S TOASTER GRILLS BELL-CARTER FOODS QUINN SNACKS JACENT STRATEGIC MERCHANDISING STILL SNACKIN INC VESTCOM CATALINA SNACKS SUGAR BOWL BAKERY TCC GLOBAL N.V. MADDAN & COMPANY PRECISION REFURBISHING PLEASANT VALLEY FARMS ORGANIC GIRL OLD TRAPPER SHIPT BARSOTTI JUICE LA CROIX BEVERAGES BIMBO BAKERIES MELTING FOREST PMI DPI COLLIN ST BAKERY DEL MONTE TOMRA

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FIRST NAME DANIEL CHRISTI LEE HERBERT MAYA ALLISON MARCELLA RYAN VIRGINIA BOB CARLOS TAYLOR NOAH MARIA LARRY ALLIE KELLY KRISTIN MARK CAITLIN DANIEL DANA MATT ZAK STEVE CLARA KESSLEE XAVIER ANDREA JOE BEN LAURA STEVE NIKITA MICHAEL SUBRIANA MICHELLE MICHAEL GARY ADDISON JOE BRENDEN MYLES

COMPANY ALLIANCE SALES SOCIAL SAMPLING ENCORE ASSOCIATES TCC GLOBAL GENERAL MILLS TORANI TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO. LITE HOUSE RRD TOO GOOD TO GO SOCIAL SAMPLING, INC. BAHAMII OLIVE CREST NONN CONSULTING EPHEX C.A.FORTUNE ONCE UPON A FARM C&H SUGAR - ASR GROUP BUNGEE TECH EPIC SALES NEW SKINNY MIXES, LLC KINDLING SNACKS POPPI RICOS SNACKS UNITE FOOD SYSTM FOODS BRAND X MARKETING AND SALES SOLUTIONS ROCKET SCIENCE BRANDING WASTE STREAM SOLUTIONS MANZANA PRODUCTS CO. NEW YORK STYLE SAUSAGE RICOS LE GRAND MARKETING MESA VERDE TRADING CO. NAVIGATOR, A C.A. FORTUNE COMPANY MP URBAN MARKETING PECO PALLETS RETIRED-ROMAN MEAL ARCTIC GLACIER ASR GROUP BIMBO BAKERIES USA COMFORT FOODS 6

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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER LAST NAME FIRST NAME POWERS JACOB PRAIRIE GORDIE PUHALLA ALIY RASMUSSEN ROBERT RATCLIFF DAVID REEVES BOB REILLY ANI REINSANT MATTHEW RENDON VERONICA RENNA FABRIZIO REYES FABIAN RHEE MICHAEL RICO ADRIAN RIGGAN MAC ROBERTSON VERN RODRIGUEZ WENDDY RODRIGUEZ SAMUEL ROEPER GLEN ROGERS - WILSON CHRISTY ROTTER LILY RUIZ JOHNNY SANCHEZ BOBBY SANCHEZ TAYLER SANDBERG AMBER SARKISSIAN-WILLIAMS LINETTE SAVAZZINI EDOARDO SCHNECK JORDAN SCHNEIDER JUSTIN SCHOTT NICK SCORSATTO JULIE SEBASTO RON SENCER MICHAEL SHACHTER MATT SHAH TAUFEEK SHEEDER MIKE SHELDON GREG SIEGEL GREG SIEGEL CALEB SILBERT AMANDA SIMMONS TYLER SKOOG DICK SLABAUGH ERIC SLATTERY PEGGY

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COMPANY PREMIER SALES SOLUTIONS HIDDEN VILLA RANCH ONCE UPON A FARM BIMBO BAKERIES SHELBY PUBLISHING CO., INC. SPINDRIFT MARZETTI SUN-MAID D'AQUINO ITALIAN IMPORTING CO., INC. ANHEUSER-BUSCH RE CIRCLE SOLUTIONS SUPPLY KING PROCUREMENT SERVICES CHELAN FRESH WIN CONSULTING OLE MEXICAN FOODS OLE MEXICAN FOODS POPCORNOPOLIS (RETIRED) WARMIES ROTTER TALKING RAIN ; SPARKLING ICE MISSION FOODS VESTCOM CAMPBELLS MARUCHAN INC LAVAZZA FLASHFOOD TCC GLOBAL RED BULL NORTH AMERICA CLAIRS BEVWESTCO HIDDEN VILLA RANCH BUNGEE TECH LOLA'S FINE SAUCES OLDS FITZ ANHEUSER-BUSCH IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC TPG SALES CHOBANI FLASHFOOD CASCADE COFFEE INC. NUCAL FOODS, INC. YOUR ADV

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LAST NAME SMITH SMITH SMITH SMITH SNORTUM SPANGLER SRIVASTAVA STAEHLE STANCHFIELD STEPHENS STEVENSON STJERNSTROEM SVETE TAGGE TALAMANTE TALLIA TATE TAUFEEK TAYLOR TAYLOR-BENNETT TEETERS, JR. TELESMANIC TOMLINSON TRICKEL TRILLAS TRILLAS TRILLES TUOTO TYE UEDA VALLEJO VAN GORKOM VAN RAALTE VAN WINKLE VANDER GIESSEN VASQUEZ VASQUEZ VIJAY VILLANUEVA VOORHEES WALKER WARNER WATERS

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CLEVE STEPHANIE JACQUELINE DAVE ERNEST CHRIS AMEET RANDY MEGAN VIRGINIA CHARLES 'RICK' CARL KYLE RHONDA KATHY RON PASQUELO SHAH LARRY TIMME CLEM SHAYNA ALEXANDRIA MICHAEL SHELLY STEPHANIE JUAN SARAH TONY ANGELA BENJAMIN LYDIA JIM NATALIE DAVE JOHN DAVE CARLOS PRIYANKA MICKIE RYAN PETER DANIEL KRISTI

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HS&R SALES AND MARKETING QUAD ORGANIC GIRL OATLY CA FORTUNE RETIRED SECOND NATURE BRANDS IFOODDS OLIVE CREST TREATMENT CNTR C.A. FORTUNE EARTH FRIENDLY PRODUCTS BIRDZI, INC LOLA'S FINE HOT SAUCE BIMBO BAKERIES USA SKINNY MIXES TEETERS & ASSOCIATES BARD VALLEY DATE GROWERS COIN CLOUD VENTURA FOODS CERTIFIED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION BIMBO BAKERIES USA HIGH LINER FOODS CA CARLIN ILLUMINATORS JB UEDA SALES FLOWERS BAKERIES LLC NUCAL FOODS, INC. - RETIRED IBOTTA MONSTER ENERGY ETERNAL WATER GO GLOBAL WORX KDRP MSV CONSULT UP SHOP GOURMET DEMONSTRATION SERVICES INMAR TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO. 8

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ILLUMINATORS ROSTER LAST NAME WATSON WEBB WEISBACH WEST WHITE WHITMORE WILKERSON WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILSON - ROGERS WORTHING WUNSCH WYATT WYATT YATES YOCHEM ZIMMERMAN

FIRST NAME ADA WILLIAM D. DANIEL JEFF CASSIDY JERRY JAMES BENJAMIN MATT CHRISTY MALENA DAVE MISSY BRUCE KIMBERLEY CATHY CHARLES

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PROCTOR & GAMBLE (RETIRED) LA LIBATIONS EAST WEST TEA (YOGI) ORGANIC GIRL RETIRED: DREYERS GRAND ICE CREAM SCHWANS 2 TOWNS CIDERHOUSE THE CPG COLLECTIVE WARMIES SPYLT C & H SUGAR - DOMINO FOODS TALKING RAIN BEVERAGE CO. FLOWERS BAKING CO.-RETIRED NATURES BAKERY RUIZ FOODS NESTLÉ USA

THE ILLUMINATORS would like to keep your membership business profile information current. Regular updates help ensure we can share the most accurate information with your potential business partners. Visit: www.illuminators.org — Under Membership (Renew)

TESTIMONIAL “The illuminators are a true testament to comradery and accomplishment. Supplier Superheroes who are changing our industry, one student at a time.”

Wendy Coldesina VP GMM | Los Angeles Foods & Sundries Costco Wholesale

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LAST NAME ADAMS CHIONO CLARK, JR. COMPAS CROCKER CROCKER CURRAN DETHERAGE DIMOND ELSTE FRANKISH FRENCH GAMBOA GREEN GROSSE HARPOLE HEPLER KAMHOLZ KELLY KENNICK LAPE MARNIEN MECKLER MERRITTS MICHELS OLEJNIK PEREZ POGUE PRAIRIE ROBERTSON ROEPER SEBASTO SENCER SIEGEL SKOOG SMITH SNORTUM TAYLOR TEETERS, JR. TRICKEL TRILLAS VAN GORKOM VANDER GIESSEN VILLANUEVA WATSON WEBB WHITMORE WYATT ZIMMERMAN

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FIRST NAME HAL VIC JAMES A. GERRY WILLIE MARY AL DOUG DAVE CHARLES KEN JAMES ARNIE HARMON 'BEN' DAVE ORV ED PAUL ROBERT (BOB) CHERYL TRACY GERRY FRANK LEE HERBERT MARK JOE GARY GORDIE VERN GLEN RON MICHAEL GREG DICK DAVE ERNEST LARRY CLEM SHELLY JUAN JIM JOHN MICKIE ADA WILLIAM D. JERRY BRUCE CHARLES

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RETIRED-COCA-COLA NORTH AMERICA BIMBO BAKERIES USA DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA MILTON'S BAKING CO. RETIRED - NUCAL FOODS FRANKISH ENTERPRISES LLC CO-SALES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARKETLINE CONNECTIONS BRAZILIAN PET PRODUCTS THE PERFORMANCE GROUP HARPOLE CONSULTING BONNIE’S JAMS - RETIRED CABKHA CITY OF HOPE ADVANTAGE PRECISION REFURBISHING ENCORE ASSOCIATES C&H SUGAR - ASR GROUP WASTE STREAM SOLUTIONS RETIRED-ROMAN MEAL HIDDEN VILLA RANCH WIN CONSULTING POPCORNOPOLIS (RETIRED) BEVWESTCO HIDDEN VILLA RANCH IDAHOAN FOODS, LLC 1 CASCADE COFFEE INC. BIMBO BAKERIES USA TEETERS & ASSOCIATES VENTURA FOODS BIMBO BAKERIES USA NUCAL FOODS, INC. - RETIRED MSV CONSULT PROCTOR & GAMBLE (RETIRED) RETIRED: DREYERS GRAND ICE CREAM FLOWERS BAKING CO.-RETIRED NESTLÉ USA

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